Throughout the years, Loretto has honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of non-violence. Our members have celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day in various parts of the country where there has been a Loretto presence since the 1980s when…
Loretto grieves the deaths in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, mostly women and children. All their homes in Gaza are gone. The survivors in Gaza are starving. We, the Loretto Community,…
“We as Sisters of Loretto, Loretto Co-members, share in that mysterious gift of the Holy Spirit which quietly and decisively brought Loretto into being and keeps it alive today.” (I Am the Way, Loretto’s Constitutions, #1) One of the great…
To start out the new year, Loretto asked members the following: Whom do you think of within Loretto when you hear the phrase “young at heart?” Follow us on Facebook this week to see their picks (and pics!) And be…
Published by the Webster Journal on December 25, 2023 The Sisters of Loretto opened Loretto College with the mission to “make education accessible to all.” More than 100 years later, there is no better example of this mission’s survival than…
The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace. St. Leo the Great Among the many gifts of the Yuletide season celebrating Christ’s birth are the wonderful memories of Christmas past. During this holy time we can remember and…
Originally published by USA Today on December 22, 2023 … Sister Jeannine Gramick’s phone and email have been buzzing for days since the announcement; she’s been blessing same-sex couples for about a decade. Nearly 50 years ago, Gramick, 81, founded…
By Barbara Hagan The Loretto Hunger Fund is able to grant funding to various groups that reach into the community to feed those who are less fortunate. These agencies serve the homeless, low-income people, immigrants, soup kitchens, etc. So many people do…
Loretto is celebrating the “12 Days of Christmas” a little early this year! Join us this week on our Facebook page as we share the Loretto Heritage Center’s delightful take on the familiar Christmas song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” …
Posted by The Argus Every year, a Webster University alumna or alumni who has dedicated a considerable portion of their life to the advancement of social justice and humanity is given the Loretto Award. The purpose of the Award is…
Originally published by National Catholic Reporter on December 14, 2023 [O]ver the past five decades of American Catholic experience, perhaps no single person has had the kind of impact for our LGBTQ community members as Loretto Sr. Jeannine Gramick. ……